Top 5 best Wi-Fi routers in India for home and office use

This article discusses about the top 5 best Wi-Fi routers which let you share your internet connection with your smartphones, tablets and other gadgets. All the wireless routers reviewed here are best and also cheap which fall below Rs.3000 in India. Read on.

Well, Wi-Fi technology has made things more simple and it enables us doing so many things with a single internet connection. For this, all we need is a best Wi-Fi (wireless) router. Nowadays, Wi-Fi routers are the much needed devices because these small portable machines let us share our main internet connection with our other gadgets such as smartphones, tablets etc. There are a lot of routers released in 2012 by leading brands like D-Link, Beetel, Cisco, Netgear, Micromax etc. Anyways when you choose the best W-Fi router, you should first consider it's maximum speed and then consider your other requirements. Now most ones come with microSD card slots, SIM card slots and USB ports that let you share printers and other drives. Anyway, here I am listing the top 5 W-Fi routers with their important features and user ratings. All of these are best in working and are very cheap wireless routers come a with price tag of Rs.1000 - Rs.3000 in India.

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1. Cisco Linksys E900 Wireless N300 Router

Price in India - Rs.2100Key features -

Range up to 1400 square feet

Speed up to 300 Mbps

2.4 GHz Frequency

4 LAN and 1 WAN ports

Wi-Fi Multimedia (WMM)

No antenna

It is one of the most popular Wi-Fi routers for home users. It comes with a decent price tag of Rs.2100 and 2 year domestic term warranty from Cisco. I compared it with Netgear WGR614 and Micromax 400R and found some key advantages among them. First one is, it's speed that is up to 300Mbps. I recommend you to go for a router with 300Mbps rather than choosing 150Mbps as it will not justify it's 802.11N features. This is the main reason why I put it at the No.1 position among the top 10 Wi-Fi routers. The second one is the range it offers which is too more when compared with other ones because this one will have no signal drop within up to 1400 square feet! This device uses the MIMO Antenna Technology which enhances the range with excellent signal strength. It has port forwarding and MAC Address Filtering for better security on your device. It is easy to install on your system with the Cisco setup software and everything will be done within one or two minutes. At Flipkart online store, this Cisco Linksys E900 Wireless N300 Router has got an average rating of 4.7/5 based on a total of 38 ratings given by the buyers. You can go for this one if you are looking for a best home W-Fi router under the budget of Rs.2000.

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2. Netgear WGR614 Wireless N 150 Router

Price in India - Rs.1300Key features-

Range up to 1200 square feets

IEEE 802.11 b/g

Five 10/100 Ethernet ports

2.4 GHz Frequency

Wireless-N Technology

Speed up to 150 Mbps

It is another tall and handsome Wi-Fi router which looks amazing in white! It is stylish, comfortable, equipped with excellent features and comes with a cheap price tag of Rs.1300 in India. Here you are getting a lot of impressive features at a low cost, that is why Netgear is famous for routers! This Netgear Wireless WGR614 router gives you a maximum speed of 150 Mbps with a frequency band of 2.4 GHz. It offers good signal strength up to the range of 1200 square feet with the innovative Wireless-N technology. The installation is so easy that you can start from running the setup CD. There you can enter your Wi-Fi network name and password on the way and hence it is more secured. One of the best features of Netgear routers, is the security they offer in their devices. This one also gives double firewall protection and it is packed with Denial of Service prevention feature which secures all the gadgets connected in your Wi-Fi network. Another important feature of Netgear Wireless WGR614 that you will love, is the proper use of Service Set Identifier (SSID) to keep hackers away. It will not permit other devices to connect to your network unless the device uses the same SSID. At Flipkart online shopping store, this router has got an average rating of 4.6/10 based on a total of 494 ratings so far. It is ideal for home and office use, so that you can go ahead without thinking twice.

3. TP Link TL-WR740N 150Mbps Wireless N Router

Price in India - Rs.1000Key features-

Range up to 1100 square feet

Five 10/100 Ethernet ports

2.4 - 2.4835 GHz Frequency

SSID Support

Speed up to 150 Mbps

3 years domestic term warranty

It is one of the cheapest TP Link Wi-Fi routers in India which comes with a too lower price tag of Rs.1000. Even though it is too cheap, it is too smart in working too. Offering up to 150Mbps speed with five Ethernet ports include 4 LAN and 1 WAN. It is awesome in design with a 5dBi antenna that delivers range up to 1100 square feets. It works on a frequency of 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz and having more security encryptions include 128-bit WEP, 152-bit WEP, WPA2-PSK and more. This TP Link TL-WR740N has more better security features such as DHCP Client List and Address Reservation as in other popular routers. It's firewall contains Denial of Service prevention (DoS) feature, SPI, NAT, IP Address Filter, MAC Address Filter, Domain Filter, IP and MAC Address Binding. Another good thing is it comes with 3 years of manufacturer warranty so that you can buy with more confidence. At Flipkart, this device has got 4.6 average rating based on 379 ratings so far. Go for it if you are looking for the best and cheapest Wi-Fi router in India.

4. D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2+ 4-Port Wi-Fi Router

Price in India - Rs.2200Key features-

Range up to 1200 square feets

Speed up to 300 Mbps

Five 10/100 Ethernet ports

USB port

2.4 - 2.484 GHz Frequency

IEEE 802.11b/g/n

3 years domestic term warranty

D-Link is, as you know, one of the biggest brands for routers and modems. Their brand value and popularity is enough for buying their products. They have released a series of top wireless routers in 2012 and this one, DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2+ 4-Port Wi-Fi Router, become a spectacular one equipped with lot more impressive features to deliver stunning performance. One of the catchy features of this ADSL wireless router is the USB 2.0 port which is an additional connectivity option for the users. You can attach printers, hard drives and other USB devices like 3G dongle on this port which gives a data rate of 2.5Mbps. This router offers up to 300Mbps speed with IEEE 802.11b/g/n and 2.484 Ghz frequency. It is packed with 5 ethernet ports, that is 4 LAN and 1 WAN ports. D-Link gives much more importance in giving better security for their devices and that is the reason for why thier products are having higher security features with a strong firewall protection. This device has 64/128 bit WEP, WPA, WPA2 and WPS security encryption with Stateful Packet Inspection and Denial-of-service attack prevention. All of these prevents hacker-logging and provides higher security for your Wi-Fi network. This router has got an average rating of 4.4 based on 373 ratings so far, given by the buyers. Having an affordable price tag of Rs.2200, this would be one of the best Wi-Fi routers for both of your home and office.

5. Micromax MMX 400R MiFi Pocket Router

Price in India - Rs.2300Key features-

Range up to 10 Meters

Multi Device Capability

Five devices can be connected

MicroSD and SIM card slots

HSDPA Speed up to 7.2 Mbps

It is a pocket router from Micromax and they named it as Mi-Fi. It would be the right choice if you are a student or office worker who want to keep the router always in hands. Or you can hold it while travelling and have internet connected with your other gadgets. It gives good browsing and downloading experience with 85.6 Kbps GPRS speed, 7.2 Mbps HSDPA speed and 384 Kbps UMTS (3G) speed. This Wi-Fi router is equipped with a 16GB microSD card slot that lets you access your files on the go. There is also a SIM card slot in which you can put any SIM card and everything will be set up within 30 seconds. It has LED indicators for every processes so that you can track what is currently in working. It has good battery backup which lets you use as much as you want while outdoor. This one has got an average rating of 4.2 at the Flipkart store based on a total of 107 ratings. Having a price tag of just Rs.2300, it is definitely a budget friendly pocket router which weighs just 60g to carry everywhere you go!

Conclusion: which is the best Wireless Router in the market?

So, there you are! The above explained routers are the best, according to the ratings and reviews given by the buyers. Choose any one of them by considering your needs and budget. If you need higher speed, go for Cisco Linksys E900 Wireless N300 Router or D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2+ 4-Port Wi-Fi Router, both of which give up to 300 Mbps speed. Or if you need a budget-friendly pocket router which has a microSD slot to carry your files wherever you go, then choose Micromax MMX 400R MiFi Pocket Router which will be best for you. Now drop your comments and if you bought any of them, feel free to add your review.

Responses to "Top 5 best Wi-Fi routers in India for home and office use"

Guest Author: bishwajit tiwari 16 Dec 2012

Thank you, good post. Gonna buy Dlink 2750U.

Guest Author: Sudhir Rai 10 Mar 2013

Good info ...Can you tell me whts the best for my home PC lappy and mobile devices..I have desktop with no wifi but lappy has..I use 3g dongles for internet.I purchased one cisco wireless adapter AE2400 for free wifi but now its lying idle as I thot PC may become wifi hotspot using 3g dongle as my connection..I want to use one 3g connection for all. I also have huawei E355 wifi dongle but its range is less doesnt connect if in another room.

Guest Author: Sujoy Kanjilal 29 Apr 2013

Thanks. This is a very informative article and easy to understand.

Guest Author: Aparna 05 Sep 2013

I have a D-link DSL router being used with an ADSL splitter. Despite this, Internet gets disconnected when I make phone calls or answer incoming phone calls. Definitely some problem with the modem as this issue is rectified when I go for another modem. But I want to use DLink router + modem as it gives awesome speed and signal strength.Looking for help. Is this an issue with all the D-link modems or is this an issue just with mine.

Guest Author: danica 09 Sep 2013

Thanks a lot for sharing your thoughts on this matter. It was really useful to have routers at home or in business since several users can access the web. Industrial mobile router can also be a great choice for the consumers.

Guest Author: Abhi 12 Feb 2014

I think Belkin is a Good Wifi modem and Router. It must come in 2nd place.Thanks for other informations

Guest Author: Abhi 12 Feb 2014

Aparna

Your problem may be due to the splitter fault. Change the splitter and use with D-Link modem router.

Guest Author: PRACHUR MALHOTRA 11 Mar 2014

Please specify if all these routers compatible with BB Z10 as I have Dlink DIR 505 but cant connect with the router as. As I connect my device with the router the router crashes. Please advice as this is my major concern before going for the new router.

Guest Author: Harjot singh 17 Mar 2014

I need to connect a laptop and two Android phones with a router. I am currently using a Tata Photon 3G stick. I want router range of approximately 900sq. ft.

Guest Author: Mohan rai 12 Apr 2014

Do I need only a router for Wi-Fi or I need to buy a connection for it ?

Guest Author: NIKU 18 Apr 2014

Please go for Binatone WR1500N/WR3000N as it is cheap and the best. This is a awesome product with no complaints for 2 years surely one of the best.

Guest Author: Ashok 22 Apr 2014

Hi. I am looking for a low cost router with battery back up, please suggest the same and I prefer to use it in a 600 sqft area in two floors.

Guest Author: Dinesh Mohan 03 Jul 2014

Cisco is very good in shape, but I doubt on performance. Did any one buy that, is it good?

Guest Author: AVINASH VELAGANDULA 22 Jul 2014

I think Digisol router has port triggering. It has a very good signal strength.

Guest Author: Rajkiran 09 Aug 2014

I am a user of Reliance Netconnect Broadband plus(through Dongle). Can I use D-Link DSL-2750U Wireless N ADSL2+ 4-Port Wi-Fi Router with it so that all Android phones and laptops can access it and I don't have to change my service provider and plan? or any other routers which can do the same?

Request you to kindly resolve my query at the earliest.

Guest Author: Amit 11 Aug 2014

Nice post, I tried the Netgear one (#2 on the list) and though it worked well for almost 2.5 years it started giving issues now.

Guest Author: Krishna 03 Sep 2014

Hi,Can you suggest me any good router with rj45 input as I use act broadband?

Guest Author: roshan 20 Sep 2014

Hi, I personally do not recommend D-link, i am using from last one year for home lappy and mobile but huge interruption in signal.

I am looking for good one and that too for wider range...please suggest.

I am using 2 android phones, a laptop and a desktop . I want to connect all these to my LAN internet connection provided by my local internet provider. Which one should be useful ?

Guest Author: Sri 18 Nov 2014

I want to know if there are any wifi modem with automatic battery back up. As there is a frequent Power cuts in our area, I'm having a problem with the wifi modem power.

I'm looking for wireless routers with battery backup so that it will continue to work even after power failure.

Guest Author: Ravij 11 Jan 2015

I need a Wi-Fi router having range more than 100 meters. Is 'TP Link TD-W8970' a right option?

Guest Author: Shree 03 Feb 2015

Tata photon max wifi is best for 3g internet, Dongle will be connect upto 5 devices.

Guest Author: phone 04 Feb 2015

DIGISOL has a good range of routers for all kind of locations. Also there are some excellent WiFi range boosters available at an affordable price on online shopping sites.

Guest Author: Joe Vaz 07 Feb 2015

I am currently using Belkin Wi-Fi router and the signals strength is showing full but still i am not able to browse the internet on my iPad. It is showing the error message 'no net connection'.

Do i need to replace my Wi-Fi router? Please advice.

Guest Author: Pradipta 26 Mar 2015

I am planning to buy a router looking at TP-LINK TL-WR841N 300Mbps (Rs. 1300/-). I choose it as it contains MAC address cloning for my alliance broadband. Also my house size 1100/- sq. ft. I plan to use it in a room which is behind 2 separate brick wall where router will be placed. Can you advice me whether I will go for it or will you be kind enough to suggest me an alternative?

I am planning to set up a Wifi network for our Paying Guest accomodation for around 30-35 users spread across 2000 Sqft. Can anyone suggest me which Wifi router I need to choose ? My budget is around 3k to 6k.

Guest Author: Vrushali 24 May 2015

Thank you very much for your valuable contribution for enhancing our knowledge and awareness .Please advise how the Stability of connection provided my a modem/router cand be measured. I understand that it “dBm” . What are the typical values for WIFI and ADSL connections

Guest Author: mohan 04 Jun 2015

I want to buy a WiFi router. Is it possible for me to connect a all in one sim modem to a router to create WiFi? Please suggest.

Guest Author: Krishna 15 Jun 2015

My house is a 3 floor building including Terrace with 15x10ft spent roof top in all floors in the center and walls of each room is Abt 7-8 inch. So suggest me a router with best range which can be used in my whole house.

Guest Author: seema 02 Jul 2015

Hi, I want to buy a WiFi router with a good range all over the house to use with the new BSNL connection I'm getting. Can someone provide me with some insight as to which one I should go for?

Guest Author: deepti 27 Jul 2015

I have an Airtel 4G sim. The router stopped working and the company tells that the routers are not made anymore! I don't want to disconnect my connection. Do these routers have SIM slots ? Is anyone having a SIM working with these routers?

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